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   Raddock (rădˈdŭk), n. (Zool.) The ruddock. [Prov. Eng.]
   
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   Ruddock (?), n. [AS. ruddic; cf. W. rhuddog the redbreast. √113. See Rud, n.] [Written also raddock.]
   1. (Zool.) The European robin. “The tame ruddock and the coward kite.”  Chaucer.
   
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   2. A piece of gold money; -- probably because the gold of coins was often reddened by copper alloy. Called also red ruddock, and golden ruddock. [Obs.]
   
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   Great pieces of gold . . . red ruddocks. Florio.
   
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